Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-31 12:26 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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A broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to make a large investment in major defense companies in the lead up to the Iran war, according to the Financial Times. The Pentagon has denied the report.
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